Dr. Samantha Wisely
College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
Wildlife Ecology and Conservation (pre-vet track)
N/A
Alpha Zeta Honor Fraternity
CALS Dean’s List
Newberry Animal Hospital
Vector-borne Diseases
Kayaking, snorkeling, hiking, reading; I love animals and learning about environmental issues
This research project will determine the prevalence of Trypanosoma cruzi in Florida rodents and will be compared across species. Spatial ecology will then the used to understand if differences exist in the prevalence of this parasite at peridomestic versus sylvatic sites. The results will allow us to better understand the spread of zoonotic diseases and are therefore relevant in the context of wildlife and human populations.
This research project will determine the prevalence of Trypanosoma cruzi in Florida rodents and will be compared across species. Spatial ecology will then the used to understand if differences exist in the prevalence of this parasite at peridomestic versus sylvatic sites. The results will allow us to better understand the spread of zoonotic diseases and are therefore relevant in the context of wildlife and human populations.